Mimi's Café launches kids menu

February 26, 2007

TUSTIN, Calif. — Mimi's Café has introduced an all-inclusive kid's menu to provide more meal options for children and parents.    According to a news…

Starbucks CEO warns against brand dilution

February 25, 2007

MSNBC: Starbucks has confirmed that a memo attributed to CEO Howard Schultz and posted on the Internet was indeed written by Schultz. In the memo, Schultz…

Lenny's Subs plans Indy expansion

February 25, 2007

Memphis Business Journal: A Lenny's Sub Shops franchisee group is planning to open 28 locations of the Memphis-based concept in the Indianapolis area. The…

Starbucks sets its sights on India

February 25, 2007

ChannelNewsAsia: Starbucks is in talks to open its first location in India by the end of the year, according to officials from the coffee giant. India, the…

NRA: Americans tired of food police

February 25, 2007

WASHINGTON D.C. — The National Restaurant Association today issued a statement in response to the Center for Science in the Public Interest's (CSPI) "X-treme…

NRA and NRAEF announce produce safety conference

February 22, 2007

WASHINGTON D.C. — The National Restaurant Association and the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) announced they will hold a…

Taco Del Mar steps up expansion drive

February 22, 2007

Seattle Times: The Seattle-based Mexican fast-casual chain plans to open at least 100 new restaurants by the end of 2007. Next year the company hopes to open…

Peet's net off 30 percent

February 22, 2007

Emeryville, Calif. —Peet's Coffee & Tea Inc. reported that the company's net income fell by 30 percent in the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31 and by 2…

Red Robin 4Q net, revenues up

February 22, 2007

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo.— Comparable-store sales at Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Inc. increased 0.2 percent in the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, while for the…

POS Tips for Strategic Growth

Point-of-sale systems can be a valuable partner when it comes to marketing a restaurant. By building a customer database using POS systems, operators can make…

zpizza is hot, healthful and growing

February 21, 2007

zpizza slices out a niche in fast casual with healthful pizza.

Starbucks stakes a claim on the corner grocery

February 21, 2007

MSNBC: Coffee giant Starbucks is moving into grocery stores and other retail outlets around the world. The company is slated to begin selling its coffee beans…

Chipotles fires up New York expansion

February 21, 2007

New York Business: Chipotle Mexican Grill plans to open a dozen new stores in the New York metro area in 2007, the company announced. Chipotle currently has…

9 ways to share the love

February 21, 2007

Give to your community and they will give back to you.  

Deliver your message with POP

by Julie Sturgeon — independent journalist, CEOEditor, Inc.

February 21, 2007

In-store marketing should do more than sell your products.

Qdoba parents reports record quarter

February 21, 2007

SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box Inc., which operates and franchises the Jack in the Box and Qdoba Mexican Grill restaurant concepts along with Quick Stuff…

First organic summit slated for June

February 21, 2007

BOULDER, Colo. — A new conference for senior executives and leaders interested in the organic-products industry will take place in Boulder, Colo., June 20 to…

American Express certifies Digital Dining POS

February 21, 2007

SPRINGFIELD, Va. — Menusoft Systems Corp., provider of POS solutions to the hospitality industry, has been certified by American Express for direct…

New York Pizzeria to offer franchises at 2007 NAPICS

February 20, 2007

HOUSTON — Anthony Russo, owner and founder of 20-unit New York Pizzeria in Houston, is taking a major step on the road to expanding his concept outside of…

Daphne's Greek Cafe moves into Colorado

February 20, 2007

SAN DIEGO — Fast-casual Greek restaurant chain Daphne's Greek Cafe plans to open two new restaurants in Colorado by this summer, the company announced.    The…